Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
93 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31
94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31
Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S800c scores versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung PL200
| S800c | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S800c
| PL200 | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung PL200
| S800c | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the PL200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and PL200.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S800c is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (140 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (140 shots)
no Timelapse mode
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-02-04 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 819k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184g (0.41 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 140 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $290 | $0 |
